Coleman unfazed by Wales’ tall task

CHRIS COLEMAN remains undaunted by the size of Wales’ World Cup task and admits he wouldn’t be bothered if they had to beat “Brazil, Spain and Germany” to reach next summer’s finals in Russia.

Wales are playing catch-up in Group D with four points to make up on the top two of Serbia and the Republic of Ireland.

Coleman’s side have four games left to claw back the deficit - Austria and the Republic at home and Moldova and Georgia away.

But the Wales manager is confident that can be done, although maximum points may be needed to finish top or even claim a play-off spot.

“We can do it, and that’s no disrespect to Austria, Moldova, Georgia and the Republic of Ireland,” Coleman said ahead of Austria’s visit to Cardiff tonight.

“I know this is a statement, but I’ll say it - it could be Brazil, Spain and Germany.

“I have that much confidence in our team, especially here in this (Cardiff City) stadium when it’s full.

“If we get it right then there’s nobody we need to fear.

“We don’t have to be afraid of anyone. But we’re only looking at one game.

“We’ve always done that and one game is always winnable, no matter who it is against.”

The sides drew 2-2 in Vienna last October when West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic twice cancelled out a Wales lead to share the spoils.